Hybrids

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

Ok - call me dense but 32 mpg is the your average gas mileage? for a Hybrid? I've never researched them but I always assumed they got more. I get 30mpg in my Honda minivan that's NOT a hybrid...I would have assumed double that for a hybrid.
So I'm missing the point of a hybrid somewhere then, honestly, can someone explain?

You're not getting 30mpg combined city/highway in a Honda Odyessy. Honda says 25mpg highway...not combined.
http://automobiles.honda.com/all-models.aspx

If you want to get better MPG, using the cruise control helps very little since on hills the engine tries to maintain the set speed. You are better off letting the vehicle slow down.

1. Accelerate slowly from lights.
2. Premium fuel will get you 1-2mpg because there is more energy content in higher octane fuel.
3. Remove any unnecessary weight.

32 with an SUV is good. You should be happy with those numbers.

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Hondahugger

Are there any other Hybrid owners that might have tips or suggestions on how to save more gas or imcrease or improve on the gas saving consumption?

As a driver of a 2500 Suburban which I use to to tow my 24' pontoon boat, don't drive like a moron on the interstate.

I use my cruise control to hold 68-70 mph in the 65 zones to flow with traffic. If you pass me in your hybrid going down the hill, I fully expect you to hold that speed going up the hill. The 6.0L with the tow package in my Suburban will hold speed going up hills.

When I come up behind you while towing as you slow to well below the speed limit going up the hill , get the fuck out my way so I can hold my speed.

Oh, if you think you're going to "road rage" me in your little tuna can, remember that an empty Suburban weighs over 6000 lbs ( plus my gear and the boat).

Rant off, Have a nice day
Jeff

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

As a driver of a 2500 Suburban which I use to to tow my 24' pontoon boat, don't drive like a moron on the interstate.

I use my cruise control to hold 68-70 mph in the 65 zones to flow with traffic. If you pass me in your hybrid going down the hill, I fully expect you to hold that speed going up the hill. The 6.0L with the tow package in my Suburban will hold speed going up hills.

When I come up behind you while towing as you slow to well below the speed limit going up the hill , get the fuck out my way so I can hold my speed.

Oh, if you think you're going to "road rage" me in your little tuna can, remember that an empty Suburban weighs over 6000 lbs ( plus my gear and the boat).

Rant off, Have a nice day
Jeff

You also forgot to mention you are getting 13mpg pulling that boat.

[Gas Man]

Fuck all that!!

6.0 LS1 AWD
12.0 MPG average
16.0 MPG BEST EVER

But then again... homobrids can't do shit like this...




And without AWD many would suck especially a RWD 6.0 version of mine


But I'm constantly towing with mine which is my complaignt with most smaller sized SUV and CUVs

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Hondahugger

Are there any other Hybrid owners that might have tips or suggestions on how to save more gas or imcrease or improve on the gas saving consumption?

Walk.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Hondahugger

Are there any other Hybrid owners that might have tips or suggestions on how to save more gas or imcrease or improve on the gas saving consumption?

Ride a motorcycle...

[Sixxxxer]

I've heard that Using cruise Control actually DOESNT increase your Gas Mileage...Although I could be wrong

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I've heard that Using cruise Control actually DOESNT increase your Gas Mileage...Although I could be wrong

well not if you set it at 85

[Sixxxxer]

No i mean In general...Because while it remains the same speed...the Throttle is constanly moving to adjust for road conditions, hills, declines, Etc Etc and its really eating up more gas...I guess its all irrelevant

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I've heard that Using cruise Control actually DOESNT increase your Gas Mileage...Although I could be wrong

depends on what you set it at....

my dad's V8 Tundra will get 25mpg doing 65 or less cruse or not. but step it up to 70 and you'll see 21 at most... go to 75 and your lucky to see 18.

the speed limits around his place are 70 and 75... he'll do 65. he stays to the right... and if he needs to pass does so quickly.

I could care less if your doing 10 over or 10 under... just fuck'n drive in the RIGHT lane unless you pass... and when you pass... FUCKING PASS THEM... don't fuck around.


on the Hybrid note... I rented a Prius when I got laid over in Seattle for a weekend... drove it down to Portland... LOVED IT... seriously contemplating getting one... obviously it doesn't have much power... but for just run'n around town it's awesome... and for the longer trips it's comfortable and sips gas. just gotta get over spending 15k+ for a car